On November 71, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case called U.S. v. Rahimi. It’s a case that is very important to survivors of domestic violence and the people who help them. In U.S. v. Rahimi, the Supreme Court…
There are some important issues that arise in U.S. v. Rahimi, impacting the federal law that prohibits people subject to certain kinds of domestic violence protection orders (DVPO) from possessing firearms or ammunition (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8)). The main issue,…
On November 7, 2023, the Supreme Court will hear argument in United States v. Rahimi, addressing the Second Amendment constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) — the federal firearm ban that covers persons subject to disqualifying protection orders. Andrew’s August 30 post discussed whether the…
Understanding Civil Restraining Orders: Domestic Violence, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and More Trainers: Julia Weber, JD, MSW, and ret. Judge Sherrill Ellsworth This 2-hour virtual training will take place on September 27th at 1pm CT/2pm ET Read their biographies here. Virtual…
Legal services attorneys play a critical role in decreasing risk for clients struggling with family law conflicts, child custody disputes, domestic violence, threats of suicide, workplace violence concerns, and stalking situations. While current state law varies nationally, federal law and…
“Earlier this year, a federal court in Texas found unconstitutional the prohibition preventing those restrained by qualifying domestic violence orders of protection from having or owning or possessing firearms and ammunition during the time a qualifying civil protective domestic violence…
BWJP’s statement on the recent ruling about the ability to carry a concealed firearm. Dave Keck and Alicia Nichols June 23, 2022 This morning the supreme court announced their ruling on the New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. The courts…
SCOTUS Just Made Domestic Violence More Deadly By Julie Germann, J.D. “[All too often] the only difference between a battered woman and a dead woman is the presence of a gun.” This statement made by the late Senator Paul Wellstone…
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms (NRCDVF), a project of BWJP, is pleased to announce the release of a new resource, Implementing an Effective Firearm Relinquishment Protocol. Please fee free to download this resource here: FIREARMS RELINQUISHMENT MODEL…
At the time of this writing, President Trump has announced his selection for the seat on the Supreme Court of the United States left vacant by the passing of Justice Ginsburg. From preliminary reports it appears that the United States…
